Bicycle Reviews

Garmin Fenix 3 HR Review: Still Worth It in 2025? In my long journey to find the perfect fitness smartwatch, I landed on the Garmin Fenix 3 HR Sapphire Edition—a rugged, versatile, and surprisingly long-lasting device that has been my go-to workout companion for nearly a decade.

My personal take on Profile Design Aero Bars: I recently purchased a set of aero bars for my Trek Madone 5.2. I’ve always admired the aerodynamic look and aggressive stance of time trial (TT) bikes and have considered owning one. However, I wasn't sure if I could handle the aero position for extended rides. So, rather than jumping straight into purchasing a complete TT bike, I decided to test the waters with a quality set of aero bars first.

My Garmin Edge 800 Review: I recently decided to splurge and purchase a touchscreen Garmin Edge 800 GPS Cycling Computer. A fellow rider in our local cycling club had been using a Garmin Edge 500, and I was impressed by how seamlessly he could record, upload, analyze, and share all of his ride data through Garmin Connect. That was the moment I knew I needed one.

My Kurt Kinetic Rock and Roll Trainer Review: During the off season, when it's too cold to ride outdoors, many addicted cyclists migrate to indoor bicycle training. I am personally one of those cyclists who is addicted to riding. I can't stop riding through the winter months and just start up again next spring (let alone go a few days without being on a bike). Along with an addicted cyclist, comes the need to splurge on a good indoor bicycle trainer.

My Topeak Road Morph G Pump Review. Overall, I feel this is The Best Portable Bicycle Pump one can buy! I bought this bicycle pump because I was tired of being stranded using a small bicycle pump with a chamber capacity not much larger than a sharpie marker. In the unfortunate event that I do encounter a flat, I want to be able to repair it and continue riding, rather than barely inflate the tube and be forced to turn around and ride home. That's precisely the reason I chose Topeak's Road Morph G bicycle pump.

Digital Bicycle Tire Gauge Review. In my quest for a good digital tire pressure gauge, I recently stumbled upon and purchased a Topeak SmartGauge D2. I needed an accurate digital tire pressure gauge that would work with both shrader and presta valves, so that I could use it on a bicycle or an automotive tire, suspension forks, rear shocks, etc.

My "Specialized Phenom Saddle Review". I recently purchased a Phenom Specialized Body Geometry Saddle to replace the stock seat on my Trek Ion CX. The factory saddle recently became scuffed and bent up during a bad bicycling accident. I wanted a replacement that was lightweight, similar in design, and open throughout the center section of the bicycle seat. Specialized Body Geometry Saddles look great and have performed well for me in the past, so I figured I'd try the brand again.

My Review of the Specialized Romin Saddle. In my quest to find the perfect road saddle for my Trek Madone 5.2, I came across the Specialized Romin Comp Gel Seat, a Body Geometry Saddle. The stock saddle that came with my Madone wasn't bad. However, I was beginning to experience some mild numbness while in the saddle on longer rides. So I set out to find a saddle that was open throughout the center section of the bicycle seat. As it turns out this seat is also lighter than the original. Bonus Points!

My "Bontrager H2 700X28C Tire Review": After putting several hundred miles on my Trek Ion CX (riding on paved and crushed limestone trails), I decided it was time to switch out the stock CX0 700x38C Cyclocross tires for something more suitable for pavement and packed limestone. I have had good luck with Bontrager tires, and decided to give the Bontrager H2 Eco Deluxe 700x28C tire a try. I wanted to stick with something relatively narrow, but didn't want to completely sacrifice the nice soft ride Cross tires provide.